Update v34.20

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Ballistic players,

Today, we have details to share on v34.20 releasing tomorrow, March 25. This update includes weapon balance changes, economy adjustments, and a significant number of fixes. But first, we have a sneak preview of Ballistic’s first new map since launch: Hammer Fall!

Introducing Hammer Fall[]

Rising from the waters below, the spires and tight lanes of Hammer Fall bring a certain medieval flavor to the table. The castle’s verticality sets it apart from Skyline 10, and you’ll find there’s lots of comfortable cover, angles to hold, and corners to play.

Hammer Fall will be a shell map at first. As we shared in our last update, this means the map will arrive in Ballistic without environmental art. This will allow us to quickly make changes to the map layout based on your feedback. Those environmental details and finishing touches will come later, once we’ve all had a chance to get our hands on it and really test how its games flow and play out.

Get ready to get the (hammer) drop on opponents — Hammer Fall will release on April 8 with v34.30!

Balance Changes & Economy Adjustments[]

v34.20 includes the following balance changes for the Hammer Pump Shotgun, Frenzy Auto Shotgun, Thunder Burst SMG, and Striker AR, alongside adjustments to the in-match economy.

Weapon Balance Changes[]

Hammer Pump Shotgun

Fire rate slightly increased
Point-blank damage significantly increased

Frenzy Auto Shotgun

Point-blank damage increased
Mid-range damage increased

Thunder Burst SMG

Damage slightly increased
Fire rate slightly increased

Striker AR

Reduced the range at which damage falloff begins

Economy Adjustments[]

Reaper Sniper Rifle cost reduced from 4700 to 4500 Credits.
Striker AR cost increased from 2500 to 2700 Credits.
Nemesis AR cost increased from 2500 to 2700 Credits.
Drum Gun cost reduced from 3500 to 3200 Credits.

Early Access Development Update[]

About two weeks ago, we asked for your feedback on a range of topics from existing weapons and gadgets to mode timings. So far, in summary, you're asking us for…

New maps, weapons, and gadgets
Additional starter pistol options
Better ways to deal with AFK players in a match
New or additional customization options for HUD settings
More efficient inventory management

We have new maps, weapons, and gadgets coming soon — bringing more of these to the game is a top priority for the team. In the future, new weapons added to Ballistic will include pistols available for purchase in the starting round.

Another one of the team’s highest priorities right now is addressing AFK players in matches, and we’ll have more to share about this soon. In the meantime, we can confirm that the option to surrender is currently in development, and will likely come to Ballistic in early summer.

We’ve talked together as a team about more HUD customization options for Ballistic, such as crosshair options, as well as ways we might improve in-game inventory management. We are exploring updates in these areas but don't have concrete plans to share right now. We can share that we are planning a change that will better show who on your team has the Rift Point Device and will continue to work on UI/UX improvements like this.

Our other major priority is dialing in the first-person feel and improving the core of how the game handles first-person weapons, which will be reflected in the “Improvements and Fixes” section of each of these blog posts. It’s important that we reduce any hitches that make Ballistic less than a seamless first-person experience.

You can keep sharing your thoughts with us by completing an in-game post-match survey, or by posting on the Fortnite Battle Royale subreddit (which we’re using for Ballistic as well) and the English Fortnite Discord. As Ballistic continues to grow in Early Access, we’ll continue to rely on you to help us shape the overall experience. Right now, we’re specifically looking for feedback on:

Existing weapons
Existing gadgets
Credit economy

In our next blog post, which will be published April 8, we’ll discuss the feedback we received and how we plan to address it.

Improvements and Fixes - v34.20[]

Gameplay[]

The Bubble Shield will now collapse if it accumulates more than 600 damage before the six-second time limit.
The Recon Grenade can now be destroyed.
Enemy Recon Grenades now pulse red.
The Smoke Grenade now deploys smoke more quickly.
Fixed an issue where players were not notified when tagged by a Recon Grenade.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to mantle unless looking directly at the ledge they were attempting to mantle.
Fixed an issue where the Rift Point Device could sometimes not be picked up or planted after the first round.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to jump through the window of Skyline 10’s Sushi Bar if standing too close to the wall.
Fixed an issue on consoles where players were sometimes unable to select gadgets.

Visual Issues[]

Fixed an issue where crouching and moving backwards made players clip into the camera.
Fixed an issue where players would clip into the camera when landing from a fall while aiming down sights with certain weapons.
Fixed an issue where weapon scopes seemed to disappear when sliding.
Fixed an issue where the camera jittered after mantling an object.
Fixed an issue where the Drum Gun’s aim down sights animation was too fast.
Fixed an issue where attackers appeared at the defender’s spawn point before spawning at the correct spawn point.
Fixed an issue where the text chat prompt didn’t show the unread indicator.
Fixed an issue where the Rift Point Device’s planting animation was not displayed for spectators observing the device planter.
Fixed an issue that displayed teammates’ Health as 0 when spectating.

Other Issues[]

Fixed an issue where players were sometimes unable to close the map screen.
Fixed an issue where players were able to walk and shoot during the victory screen.
Fixed an issue with the “Play Matches” Quest so that it properly progresses after playing two matches of Ranked Ballistic.
Fixed an issue where the countdown timer sometimes ended after two seconds instead of 25 seconds during the Buy Phase.
Fixed an issue in the Ballistic Lobby where party leaders remained in a non-ready state despite clicking the "Ready" button if any of the party members were in a non-ready state.
Fixed an issue where a player's rank progression sometimes did not move after winning a Ranked match.
Made fixes aimed at reducing crashes.
Fixed an issue on mobile where a second “Scoreboard” button appeared on the screen.

The hammer’s about to fall — we’ll see you on the new map on April 8!

Hiya Commanders! The v34.20 update brings Jam Loops into the mix, along with “Hunt the Titan” and Goin’ Constructor seeing some exciting changes. We’ve also squashed a bunch of bugs and are actively working on fixing other issues that have cropped up - check out the details below:

Updates and Improvements[]

Hunt the Titan Mission Revamp[]

The Mist Titan just got more serious! This titanic baddie has stepped up its game, coming armed to the fight with a new Crystal Slam attack and two different modifiers in the final phase to shake things up. The Shield modifier blocks projectiles but can be penetrated if you get close enough. The shield will drop when the Mist Titan attacks so keep an eye out for your opportunity to strike from afar! The Acid Pools modifier will spawn Acid Pools underneath the Mist Titan as it moves around so watch your step! On top of that, the number of tracks you have to... track has been slightly altered in each Phase.

Get Your Jam On[]

Time to get groovy! We’re bringing some serious jam to Save the World. Put down your weapons and pick up your instruments - it's time to rock the Husks away with Jam Loops. Whether you're shredding solos or jamming in a band with up to 3 other players, you’ll be creating some killer beats while defending the Homebase, or whatever your current assignment may be.

PSA: To prevent button mapping conflicts and bring consistency with other experiences, we’ve made some changes to controller binds:

Pressing X on Xbox or Square on PlayStation controllers no longer triggers the ‘Back to Homebase’ button - it instead brings up the Jam Tempo menu for the current Jam.
To trigger the ‘Back to Homebase’ button, you'll now need to select it first, then press A on Xbox or X on PlayStation controllers (as those buttons are already used to view Mission Stats or invite other players).
Instead of pressing/holding X on Xbox controllers to trigger the ‘Edit Loadout’ and ‘Mission Details’ buttons in the Lobby, you'll now be able to do so by pressing left or right analog sticks respectively.
The ‘Mission Start’ button has been assigned to Y on Xbox controllers, being in line with Battle Royale button mapping.

Goin’ Constructor Ability Changes[]

Increased the movement speed bonus while the Shield is up.
The damage reduction effect now persists for a brief moment after lowering the Shield.

Bug Fixes[]

Fixed the bug affecting Hover Turret cooldown UI and general use.
Fixed an issue causing Heavy Attacks to sometimes deal no damage with certain Melee weapons.
Resolved the issue where the Global Daily Bonus Goal completion wouldn’t count towards the Witching Wing Quest Pack progress.
Schematics, Heroes, Defenders or Survivors not yet upgraded to the maximum Tier 5 will now show the appropriate number of stars, based on their current Tier.
Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the Mist Titan to become stuck in caves and unable to get out.
Increased the number of searchable objects in Frozen Fjords and Autumn Foothills zones.
The Loot Llama preview now accurately reflects the rewards based on the Llama selected in the ‘Llamas’ tab.
Resolved an issue on PS4 where the chat keyboard would unexpectedly appear during the loading screen if the player received a message.
Shockwave, Shotguns, Seismic Smash, etc no longer deal blank damage.
Sea Wolf Jonesy's second Shockwave now activates consistently.
The virtual keyboard is now prompted to open when naming Saved Locker Loadouts in the Save The World Locker, and the input can now be pressed to access it.
Fixed an issue causing Sleek Mechanical Parts to render improperly.
Appropriately moved the "Slurp Juice" and "Slap Juice" Banners to the "Battle Royale" section, and the "Smog Of War" and "Not Space Rocks" Challenge Banners to the Special (Save The World) section.
Tier stars now correctly display in different menus.

Thanks for reading! We’ll be eagerly awaiting your feedback on these updates. 🫡

Undocumented Changes[]

Added voiceover to Hunt the Titan featuring Major Oswald as the narrator.
Added Roll Landing.
Added Flutter and Hotwire to the Collection Book.
Added new weekly Quests for Survive the Horde that offer Core RE-PERK!, Hero and Weapon Vouchers, and more.
Added wave type callout dialogue for Director Riggs in Survive the Horde.
- He will now inform players of Smasher waves, etc.
Fixed the issue causing the Damage Pulse Modifier to damage Objectives.
Removed altitude indicators on the Mist Titan tracks' minimap icon.
- "To clarify, the minimap indicators never actually showed where the tracks themselves were - they would only lead you to the general zone the track can be found in. With that in mind, the height indicators were removed altogether, as they would only point to the broad location of the tracks (which is already shown)." ^?
Reduced the Mist Titan's health slightly to compensate for its new modifiers.
Up D-Pad is once again the toggle for the map on Old School settings
Survive The Horde now selects 3 random objectives from a pool of 10 instead of 4.

Known Issues[]

~~'Gadget 2' and 'Map' button inputs overlap when using the Old School Controller Binding Preset. ^?~~
- Fixed on March 26th 2025 at 2:26 PM EST.
Placing a Proximity Mine can limit movement and restrict inventory use. ^?

New Issues[]

Rolling while charging a weapon (such as Third Rail or Zapotron) causes the charging animation to become stuck, preventing the weapon from firing until it is switched away from and back.
Using Proximity Mines results in a softlock, preventing most actions and failing to place the mine.
Goin' Constructor is not held correctly by the player character.
Enemies like Takers, Smashers, Singe, etc in some Dungeons runs are unable to knock players around.
Switching from keyboard to controller now displays a small bar above the wall, floor, and stair structure icons in the Quickbar.
The Hunt The Titan objective may not function.
A battle bus prop in Scurvy Shoals lacks collision.

Relive the era of… hold up, what’s that in the sky? Fortnite OG is crashing into Chapter 1 Season 3, complete with the return of Lucky Landing and a meteor that’s on a seriously worrying collision course! Also from the OG days, the 50v50 LTM returns as OG 50v50.

OG 50v50 Limited-Time Mode[]

It’s back! The much-requested 50v50 LTM is making its long-awaited return as OG 50v50. Pitting two 50-player teams against each other in an epic clash for victory, experience the thrills of large-scale battle as you fight, loot, and build alongside 49 teammates!

OG 50v50 will be available until April 14 at 9 AM ET. Fun fact: 50v50 was the first-ever LTM to be added to Fortnite Battle Royale, all the way back in 2017 👀

A Shower of Sights[]

Chapter 1 Season 3 brings back the Lucky Landing POI and the mysterious meteor in the skies!

Lucky Landing[]

This small town is a treasure trove of ornate architecture and abundant loot. Lucky Landing’s tight streets are perfect for up-close encounters — just don’t forget to take in the gorgeous cherry blossoms as you bask in the glow of victory!

The Forecast is Foreboding[]

Later in OG Chapter 1 Season 3, the familiar meteor will emerge in the sky, and get closer and closer as the Season goes on. Say nice to meteor to the giant rock that started Fortnite Battle Royale’s story!

Crashing into the Loot Pool this Season[]

Guided Missile (live now!) - Shoot a rocket you can control remotely. This explosive weapon returns for the first time since 2018!
Hand Cannon (live now!) - Unleash your inner gunslinger with this powerful sidearm that rewards precision with devastating power!
Hunting Rifle (live now!) - A marksman’s dream! With enough accuracy, you can even down opponents who have a whole buncha Effective Health.
Remote Explosive - The ultimate tool for explosion enthusiasts. Stick them to walls and detonate to your heart's content!
Heavy Shotgun - The go-to shotgun for mid-range encounters. Take advantage of its single precise slug to deal devastating damage to anyone brave enough to confront you.
Port-A-Fort - Your instant ticket to gaining the high ground. Throw this down to build a prefabricated metal fortress!
Light Machine Gun - Shred through enemy builds or lay down suppressing fire! You’ll see the light after trying it out.
Clingers - Unlike what you may expect, these plungers cause explosive disasters.

From day 1, you’ll notice Supply Llamas and vending machines around the Island! In Zero Build, you’ll be able to gather mats to use at vending machines. And speaking of Zero Build, start placing Traps on the landscape!

The Hand Cannon, Heavy Shotgun, Guided Missile, and Light Machine Gun.

Here’s the loot being carried over from Season 2 to the beginning of Season 3:

Chapter 1 Season 3 OG Pass[]

The new OG Season brings a new OG Pass, offering 45 tiers of rewards inspired by the classic Chapter 1 Season 3! Unlock items that take inspiration from Power Chord, Raven, and Rex — all Outfits that debuted in the Shop during that Season.

Unlock free and premium rewards in the OG Pass by earning XP in any Fortnite experience. To claim the premium rewards as you earn XP, purchase the Pass for only 1,000 V-Bucks or get it through Fortnite Crew! Included as premium rewards, there are three Outfits in the Pass:

Power Punk: Break all the rules.
- Power Punk is claimable right away upon purchasing the OG Pass!
- This Outfit has a helmet you can toggle on or off that’s reminiscent of Mission Specialist and Dark Voyager’s helmets! These are Outfits from the classic Chapter 1 Season 3’s Battle Pass.
Mecha R3X: Drive your foes to extinction.
Sir Raven: A dark and stormy knight.

This OG Pass also has Back Blings, Pickaxes, and other accessories that throw things back to the Season when all eyes were on the sky. Strike a chord with The Rebel Pickaxe, scope out your wild kingdom with the Horizon Rider Glider, and put on a cape of feathers with the Fowl Mantle Back Bling.

As you earn XP, unlock an alt Style for each Outfit and for many of the accessories!

Fall into the action: Season 3 starts today!

Hey everyone, here’s a detailed list of all Odyssey and Brick Life improvements and bug fixes. The v34.20 update will launch tomorrow, March 25.

Odyssey[]

Improvements and QoL changes:

This update includes new movement introductions and changes: Sprint Attack, Jump Attack, and Sprint Jump.
Wall Mounts got updated! Players can put non-holdable items on Wall Mounts.
A new item is available: Recycler - Recycle crafted items and gain some of the used materials back.
Advanced Weapons Journal - Players would get reminded how to craft certain weapons.
Players will be teleported into the sky if they run out of time in the Storm.
Some enemy minifigs now need to receive more hits to be staggered.
Thunderclap Blade can charge up the projectile attack.
Players can now see the Speech Bubbles above the heads of NPCs.
Adjusted the shield to be more responsive and faster.

Bug fixes:

Addressed a couple of inconsistencies with recipes and unlocking entries in Codex.
Badges are now cleared by clicking the 'Clear All Badges' button in the Journal.
Resolved several issues with tracking, unlocking, and displaying of Quests.
Players are now able to jump during the jump attack recovery period.
Fixed a bug where players would not take damage over time while DBNO if they went DBNO while dodging.
Fixed Village Chest setting not saving correctly.
Mitigated an issue with weapons and tools spawning underground when breaking chests in Caves.
Fixed an issue where the total amount of essence was shown in the UI as the essence picked up.
Resolved an issue where the camera moved erratically when speaking to NPCs while aiming a musket.
Adjusted the amount of damage the Storm Acolyte Lobber deals.
Adjusted the amount of defense the Charm of Resilience effect gives.
The Tracking Widget now correctly displays for mobile players.
The Reflection Charm now reflects damage at enemies with shields.
Players can now access the loot if eliminated after the Storm King elimination animation has ended.
The Slurp Juice buff can only be applied once.
Resolved an issue where the 'Entering GRASSLANDS' text appears when exiting a desert biome cave and a frost biome cave.
Fixed a bug where players would sometimes be blocked from using the teleporter after entering the Storm King.
Resolved a visual issue where the wrong reward is shown when selecting Expert survival quests.
Fixed an issue with inconsistencies where a telescope or macrobinoculars were activated even though the correct button wasn’t used.
Resolved a bug with Villagers having difficulties navigating towards the enemy when they are alerted.
Player-built structures are now cleared from dungeons after the intended reset time interval has passed.
Fixed some crashes that players were experiencing in-game during Fast Travel.
Fixed an issue where a player can enter an infinite DBNO state by rolling into a Campfire.

Brick Life[]

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue where players could only obtain 1 Bobom Milk Tea item when the player's inventory was full.
Addressed an issue with Vampire Potion being thrown away as a handheld item.
Resolved a bug where returned items couldn’t be destroyed from the inventory.
Fixed an issue with the grass texture throughout the city.
Resolved a bug where the treadmill continued to play audio on certain occasions.